This Famous Hot Dog Spot Just Got Named the Best in Illinois

Sure, you can save some money and make a hot dog at home.

Sure, you can eat a hot dog from any old concession stand at a sporting event or some kind of carnival or fair.

That's to say, yep, there are plenty of places to get a boring old hot dog, but did you know there is one place that serves hot dogs so good that it just got called the best place to get a hot dog in Illinois?

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Mashed put together a list of the best restaurants in America where you can get a hot dog, and the spot in Illinois is absolutely legendary.

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It's called Jim's Original, and it sounds like the goods.

Mashed:

Chicago is one of the country's greatest food cities, so it's not surprising they sling up some incredible franks at tons of locations. But, head to the Maxwell Street Market to Jim's Original for an amazing Chicago-style hot dog with an even greater history.

The buns are slathered in yellow mustard before receiving a huge scoop of grilled sweet Spanish onions and spicy peppers. You can also double down on the franks with a two-in-one bun, or try their Polish sausage, as well.

Located at 1250 South Union Avenue, over 700 reviews agree it's worth the drive.

Tim L. says the food is "delicious" and the prices are low but adds, "service feels a little hurried."

Alessandra O. had a different experience, saying they were so "disappointed" and did not understand how people "recommended it."

I'd still try the food, for sure. Have you been to Jim's Original for a hot dog or Polish sausage? Is it worth the hype?